Case Report

Giant arterial aneurysm due to brachial artery AVF: repair with Dacron graft

Volume: 6 Number: 6 December 27, 2025
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Giant arterial aneurysm due to brachial artery AVF: repair with Dacron graft

Abstract

While aneurysmal dilatation in arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs) is most often seen in the venous segment, true arterial aneurysms are extremely rare. The pathophysiology is associated with a combination of high flow, chronic hemodynamic stress, and arterial wall diseases. A 64-year-old man with diabetes mellitus, hypertension, active smoking, and a history of coronary artery disease had been receiving hemodialysis with a tunneled catheter for six months following loss of flow in his brachial artery AVF, which had functioned without problems for three years. Physical examination revealed a distinct, pulsating mass with skin thinning. Doppler ultrasonography revealed a 14×5 cm true brachial artery aneurysm with preservation of the venous segments. Surgical exploration revealed extensive arterial wall thinning and degeneration. The aneurysmal segment was completely excised. The patient's saphenous vein was varicose and of poor quality, making it unsuitable, and arterial continuity was achieved with a 4 mm Dacron interposition graft. Postoperatively, distal perfusion was adequate, and no ischemic complications occurred. This case report presents a rare and dangerous complication of brachial artery aneurysm associated with long-term AVF use. Dacron interposition grafts are a reliable reconstructive option for patients in whom an autologous vein is not suitable.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Cardiovascular Surgery

Journal Section

Case Report

Publication Date

December 27, 2025

Submission Date

November 23, 2025

Acceptance Date

December 8, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 6 Number: 6

APA
Kabalcı, M. (2025). Giant arterial aneurysm due to brachial artery AVF: repair with Dacron graft. Journal of Medicine and Palliative Care, 6(6), 798-801. https://doi.org/10.47582/jompac.1829031
AMA
1.Kabalcı M. Giant arterial aneurysm due to brachial artery AVF: repair with Dacron graft. J Med Palliat Care / JOMPAC / jompac. 2025;6(6):798-801. doi:10.47582/jompac.1829031
Chicago
Kabalcı, Mehmet. 2025. “Giant Arterial Aneurysm Due to Brachial Artery AVF: Repair With Dacron Graft”. Journal of Medicine and Palliative Care 6 (6): 798-801. https://doi.org/10.47582/jompac.1829031.
EndNote
Kabalcı M (December 1, 2025) Giant arterial aneurysm due to brachial artery AVF: repair with Dacron graft. Journal of Medicine and Palliative Care 6 6 798–801.
IEEE
[1]M. Kabalcı, “Giant arterial aneurysm due to brachial artery AVF: repair with Dacron graft”, J Med Palliat Care / JOMPAC / jompac, vol. 6, no. 6, pp. 798–801, Dec. 2025, doi: 10.47582/jompac.1829031.
ISNAD
Kabalcı, Mehmet. “Giant Arterial Aneurysm Due to Brachial Artery AVF: Repair With Dacron Graft”. Journal of Medicine and Palliative Care 6/6 (December 1, 2025): 798-801. https://doi.org/10.47582/jompac.1829031.
JAMA
1.Kabalcı M. Giant arterial aneurysm due to brachial artery AVF: repair with Dacron graft. J Med Palliat Care / JOMPAC / jompac. 2025;6:798–801.
MLA
Kabalcı, Mehmet. “Giant Arterial Aneurysm Due to Brachial Artery AVF: Repair With Dacron Graft”. Journal of Medicine and Palliative Care, vol. 6, no. 6, Dec. 2025, pp. 798-01, doi:10.47582/jompac.1829031.
Vancouver
1.Mehmet Kabalcı. Giant arterial aneurysm due to brachial artery AVF: repair with Dacron graft. J Med Palliat Care / JOMPAC / jompac. 2025 Dec. 1;6(6):798-801. doi:10.47582/jompac.1829031

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